Spaghetti Carbonara: Indulgent Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Twist
An indulgent twist on the classic spaghetti carbonara, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams turkey bacon
- 100 grams chicken ham
- 2 large eggs
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then add chicken ham and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water, and mix with the meat mixture.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of cream to the egg mixture.
- Feel free to substitute the meats for other options to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 180 milligrams